When Broyles penned a farewell to the old writer in 2013, on the occasion of Graves’s death, he recounted a visit ... then we sat on the screen porch and I asked John about writing a column ...

Author John Graves, whose books became icons of ... connected with him withers into half a man." More details about Graves' death were not immediately available as of mid-day Wednesday.

Texas literary legend John Graves, author of “Goodbye to ... sent an email to members on Wednesday morning, announcing Graves’ death after a long illness. Graves’ 1960 book, “Goodbye ...

There is no sign at the entrance to John Graves' little ranch ... not to open it until five years after his death. "It's too personal," says Graves. After three years in Spain, Graves returned ...